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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Body panel insecure Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot torn also (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Body panel insecure Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Both side skirts loose but womt fall off
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Body component slightly loose sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Body component slightly loose sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?
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R286 ABT is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R286 ABT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R286 ABT is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 July 1998.
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